Peru needs ‘meaningful reforms’ to policing during protests
UN Human Rights Office calls for meaningful reforms to guarantee right to peaceful protest, ensure inclusive dialogue in Peru
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New Evidence of Russia’s War Crimes in Ukraine
Commission of Inquiry finds further evidence of war crimes in Ukraine, including rape, torture and deportation of children
Explainer: What is international humanitarian law?
But, what exactly are the rules of war and what happens when they are broken? To find out more about international humanitarian…
UN independent experts ‘unequivocally condemn’ violence against civilians in Israel, Gaza
In a news release, the experts denounced the ruthless attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians starting 7 October. They also stressed their…
Women’s sexual and reproductive rights an ‘unfinished agenda’
‘Unfinished agenda’ of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights at an event in Geneva to mark the 30th anniversary of the International…
Human rights experts urge Pakistan to stop planned mass deportation of Afghans
The Government of Pakistan, which has hosted millions of Afghans for decades, recently announced that all “undocumented” foreign nationals must leave the…
China urged not to repatriate DPR Korea escapees
The experts were alarmed that hundreds of escapees – the vast majority of whom are women – have been sent back, despite…
Sudan: UN expert warns of child recruitment by armed forces
Siobhán Mullally, UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, said unaccompanied children and children from poor families have reportedly been targeted by…
Middle East on ‘verge of the abyss’, UN warns as Israel-Hamas conflict deepens Gaza crisis
The UN chief’s appeal comes as clean water and other vital supplies are dwindling inside Gaza in the wake of Israel’s blockade. …
Israel-Gaza crisis dominates close of Human Rights Council session
Recent Israel Gaza crisis sparked an urgent debate during the Human Rights Council sessions, with countries expressing their support and concerns. .…